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It\u2019s a nightmare scenario made even worse when you\u2019re traveling: You hit a animal while driving a rental car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are about 1.5 million car accidents involving animal annually, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners\u2014most occurring in late fall and early winter. And according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, each accident can incur an average insurance claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Steps to Take If You Hit a Animal in Your Rental Car<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

What should you do if you hit a animal while driving a rental?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Evaluate the Damage & Call for Help if Needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First, do all the things you would in any accident. Pull over to the side of the road, turn on your hazard lights, and make sure everyone is okay. If anyone needs help, call 911\u2014and also call the police if the animal in the road could still pose a safety hazard for other drivers. The police can help bring in the right authorities if the deer can be saved\u2014and you should keep a safe distance from the injured animal, since it could kick and injure you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next, check the rental car for any damages, including body damage, broken lights or loose parts. Also, take some photos of the road and even the deer, since it can be useful to give context when filing a claim, and get contact information from any witnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Get Roadside Assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not confident that the car is safe to drive, get roadside assistance. If you didn\u2019t purchase the car rental company\u2019s roadside assistance service, you may have access to this service through a membership such as AAA or AARP, or as a benefit of the credit card that you used to rent the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a last resort, you can try calling the rental car company\u2019s roadside assistance number anyway. Even if you didn\u2019t buy the roadside assistance plan, they can send help for a standalone fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: File a Police Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you need to file a police report? The laws vary from state to state. In Pennsylvania\u2014one of the top states for deer-related accidents\u2014you have to file a police report if one car can\u2019t drive away from the scene. In Montana, another state prone to deer accidents, you only have to file a report if there is more than $1,000 in damages (and you can often file the report online). Either way, it\u2019s always smart to take photos at the scene and go ahead and file a police report since both of these actions will help back up your insurance claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: File an Insurance Claim for Damages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you bought the rental car company\u2019s collision damage waiver (CDW), you\u2019re covered for the costs to repair or replace the vehicle\u2014unless the accident was due to reckless driving or another breach of your rental agreement. Remember, though, that the rental company\u2019s damage waivers don\u2019t cover liability for medical expenses or property for you or other people involved in the accident. You\u2019ll have to rely on your personal insurance or the rental company\u2019s supplemental liability coverage for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most personal auto insurance policies cover rentals, but double check your coverage limit and deductible. For most car insurance policies, hitting a deer would be covered under a comprehensive package, and if your policy extends to car rentals, you are covered for both collision and liability up to the limits of your coverage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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